Summary

Dr. Joseph Sledge specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at the United States Army Medical Center. With 48 years of experience treating heart conditions and providing comprehensive internal medicine care, Dr. Sledge communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Sledge is affiliated with Rhea Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Chattanooga, Tennessee. He treats patients with heart failure and sleep apnea, including sleep breathing disorders in children. His diagnostic capabilities include performing contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.8 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.8
  • 48 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • United States Army Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Walter Sledge has 3 locations

Parkridge East Hospital

941 Spring Creek RdChattanooga, TN 37412

Sledge J Walter Office

2339 McCallie Ave Ste 204Chattanooga, TN 37404
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Parkridge Medical Center

2333 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404

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Dr. Joseph Walter Sledge, MDDr. Robert Vaughn Coble, MDDr. Mark Daniel Cousineau, MDDr. James Edward Stanfield, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseEmergency MedicineEmergency MedicineHospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.8 
2.5 
48 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Chattanooga , TNWaynesboro , TNPanama City , FLChattanooga , TN
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Walter Sledge

  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Walter Sledge has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Walter Sledge has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Army Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1978

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Dr. Joseph Sledge is affiliated with Rhea Medical Center.
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